Marvel in July 2009

Dark Reign enters its second major phase as the Dark Avengers/X-Men crossover moves into July, spinning off new series while occupying the flagship titles of both franchises. At the same time, two iconic Marvel series – Incredible Hulk and Amazing Spider-Man hit their 600th issue milestones. And what's with this mysterious series called Reborn? Marvel has released solicit information for July 2009. All text and images are provided by Marvel.

Comics legend Peter David and up-and-coming artist Eric Nguyen bring a whole new HALO story to life! When the colony planet Ariel sends out a mysterious distress signal, it's up to the UNSC's elite, highly skilled special-ops Marines, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th, to find out what's happening. Also known as ODSTs or "Helljumpers", these soldiers are some of the toughest in the galaxy…and some of the roughest as well. When the distress signal comes, two Helljumpers will find themselves at the center of the mystery on Ariel, and before it's solved, they'll have to put their friendship—and their lives—on the line… 32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/17 & Up …$3.99

The penultimate chapter of the second volume based on Stephen King's horror epic! The survivors of the Captain Trips plague have started to team-up. Stu Redman and Glen Bateman trade origin stories--and horror stories about their mutual nightmares--while Randall Flagg sets out to recruit his first soldier in the ultimate battle between Good and Evil: Lloyd Henreid. But will the starving madman accept the dark man's offer? And either way, will he or his soul survive?

Continuing the chronicle of the Marvel Universe, starting with Spider-Man (from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 302 on), Iron Man (from IRON MAN #231 on) and the X-Men (from UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL #6 on). Follow the history of the Marvel universe as it unfolds month by month with the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe. Each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! 64 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

Meet Blonde Phantom – she's gorgeous, quick-witted, and hard-boiled. There was never a case that wasn't open-and-shut for this gun-toting, two-fisted knockout of a P.I. But has she still got what it takes to bust a mystery wide open in the modern Marvel Universe? Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Javier Pulido (CAPTAIN AMERICA 65TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL) turn the classic Blonde Phantom into Marvel's newest hero! AND MORE! Writer/artist Michael Kupperman (Tales Designed to Thrizzle) takes on Marvex, the Super-Robot, in a hilarious bonus special feature!! 48 PGS./New and Reprint/Rated A …$3.99

USA COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Written by JOHN ARCUDI Penciled by STEVE ELLIS Cover by CLINT LANGLEY Variant Cover by MARCOS MARTIN

Marvel continues its historic anniversary celebration – by unleashing the Mighty Destroyer! Before the Punisher there was another one-man army with a skull on his chest! Travel back with us to the desperate days of World War II, when the mystery-shrouded, merciless man with no face struck at the heart of Nazi Germany, deep behind enemy lines! Who is the Destroyer? What is his secret mission? And what does he want with a heavily defended train…and the simple journalist who rides in it? Find out as writer John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and artist Steve Ellis (High Moon) unite to shine a cold, hard light on the unstoppable weapon of vengeance! Plus: A classic Mighty Destroyer reprint from ALL WINNERS #3! 48 PGS./New & Reprints/Rated A …$3.99

Celebrate a senses-shattering 70 years of Marvel Comics with this fitting tribute to the storied history of the House of Ideas! This keepsake edition showcases the creative evolution of the Marvel Universe like never before by collecting some of the best stories from each of the past seven decades. With input from the True Believers themselves – the mighty Marvel fans – this is Marvel history as it was made! Collecting material from SUB-MARINER #1, CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #2-3, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #2, TALES TO ASTONISH #13, AMAZING FANTASY #12; and FANTASTIC FOUR #13, STRANGE TALES #115, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #50, AVENGERS #93, IRON MAN #128, UNCANNY X-MEN #132, DAREDEVIL #168, INCREDIBLE HULK #340, MARVELS #0, AVENGERS #4, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #13, NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #1 and CAPTAIN AMERICA #25. 344 PGS./Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3743-6

Anita Blake has a problem: the one woman who could answer all of her questions about millionaire Harold Gaynor's mysterious past isn't talking. The vampire hunter—who's been hunted and attacked by this self-made tycoon—wants the woman named Wheelchair Wanda to sing like a canary, and she's not above causing a little hurt to make it happen. Sometimes even the good guys have to get dirty… 32 PGS./Mature …$3.99

It was only a handful of years ago that Tomas, Pug and Roland were a trio of best friends, running around the Castle Crydee, getting into scrapes and toasting their friendship. Now, Roland is the only one who remains in Crydee. Tomas finds himself deep in the Elf wood, Elvandar, while the elves see him falling deeper under the control of his enchanted armor. Pug, on the other side of the magical rift, in the land of the Tsurani, encounters the "Great Ones", Tsurani magicians who have great powers, and a great interest in the captured human. And back at Crydee, a commotion at the lighthouse and a mysterious approaching ship raise the stakes. Roland may try to find solace in the arms of Princess Carline, but a greater threat looms on the horizon… one that could mean the end of Crydee itself! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

The drama persists! Lizzy's in a tizzy, trying to find the truth of Mr. Darcy's motivations, while dealing with her silly sisters and their persistently precocious ways! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

THE TROJAN WAR #3 (of 5) Written by ROY THOMAS Penciled by MIGUEL ANGEL SEPULVEDA Cover by DENNIS CALERO

This is a truly crucial issue as the man whose actions began the greatest conflict of ancient times, Paris, is slain in battle, leaving the woman he adored alone. And the invading Greeks make their most daring attempt to infiltrate the city of Troy and conquer it with—the Trojan Horse! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

Daredevil blazes a bloody trail through Orville Halloran's henchmen, setting up a deadly waterfront collision with the Bull's Eye Killer that reveals a new player at the table in this deadly game of Liar's Poker. Who's bluffing and who holds the winning hand? Murdock's about to find out that it's not a man's friends, but his enemies that sometimes know him best. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

New York, 1937. On a dark train platform, in the hellish skid row called the Bowery, Private Eye Jim Logan gets one last chance to crack the case that's been tearing his guts out. But even if he finds his missing partner Dog, Logan's own shattered life may never be the same. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

SCOURGE OF THE GODS — THE FALL #1 (of 3) Written by VALRIE MANGIN Penciled by ALEKSA GAJC Cover by ALEKSA GAJIC Exclusive U.S. Variant by ALEKSA GAJIC Adaptation by PAUL BENJAMIN

Can even the Gods themselves control their destiny when everything seems to prove that their lives are a tragedy written thousands of years ago, that is now replaying itself on a cosmic level? The Hun king Atilla finally got what he wanted: the secret stellar coordinates of Rome, the capital planet of the Orbis. He will finally be able to become not only master of the Roman Empire, but the entire known universe. Finally, he will be a God. There is but one obstacle standing between him and eternal glory: the patrician Aetius, who is secretly Atilla's lost lover Flavia Aetia, the immortal incarnation of the goddess of chaos, in disguise. Their confrontation will be merciless… 56 PGS./Mature …$5.99

ULTIMATE COMICS SAMPLER Written by ARUNE SINGH

After Ultimatum, the Ultimate Universe is forever changed—enter Ultimate Comics, from the minds of Jeph Loeb, Mark Millar and Brian Michael Bendis! Who is Ultimate Spider-Man? Who are the New Ultimates? Who will join the Ultimate Avengers? And just what is the Ultimate project so top secret, so earth-shattering, that we can't even mention its name? Get your first look at the comics that'll have everyone's jaws on the floor this summer! 32 PGS./Rated T+…FREE NOT FINAL COVER

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #8 (of 8) Written by ERIC SHANOWER Pencils & Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG

The search for Glinda, Good Witch of the South, is full of danger—a giant spider-monster that eats whole animals like a spider does flies. It's full of strangeness—a whole village of living china statues. And it's full of both danger and strangeness—little armless folks who shoot their heads as missiles. But Glinda remains Dorothy's final hope to reach home, so Dorothy and her friends must brave the journey. 32 PGS./All Ages …$3.99

Ultimate Comics

ULTIMATUM: FANTASTIC FOUR REQUIEM #1 Written by JOE POKASKI Penciled by ROBERT ATKINS Cover by PASQUAL FERRY

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A song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to the departed. With the catastrophes wrought by Ultimatum, does this spell the end for the first family of the Ultimate U? Plus: Whatever happened to Johnny Storm? 40 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ …$3.99

Featuring all new material by Bendis, Bagley and Stuart Immonen, the legacy of Spider-Man is examined through the eyes of a repentant J. Jonah Jameson. This final chapter in volume one of Ultimate Spider-Man reveals the true fate of Peter Parker and guest stars the surviving Ultimates! 40 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

Endcap to the ground-breaking series that helped launch the Ultimate Universe!

Does the dream die with the man? How do you continue on when you've lost everything? In the aftermath of Ultimatum, the surviving members of the X-Men say goodbye to their loved ones, pay homage to their memory and try to figure out what happens next. 40 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ …$3.99